Overview
In this Senior Associate role, you will join Michelmores’ Employment team in Exeter or Bristol to deliver expert employment law guidance and strategic advice. You will manage tribunals, support HR teams, and contribute to cross-team solutions for clients, while staying current with changing law. The position offers flexible, collaborative working and opportunities to help grow the team and the firm through business development and process improvements. This is a chance to shape outcomes for diverse clients in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- inclusive environment
- training and career progression
- collaborative culture
- work-life balance
- ambitious and supportive culture
Responsibilities
- Provide expert employment law counsel on status, contracts, handbooks, redundancy and discrimination issues
- Offer clear HR support to in-house teams for grievances, performance, sickness absence and disciplinaries
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic advisory support for client cases
- Manage Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS to Appeal Hearings and Cost Applications
- Represent clients in Employment Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings
- Collaborate with other firm teams to support corporate deals and business expansion
- Keep up-to-date with employment law changes and advise clients on implications
- Coordinate with Knowledge Team and Paralegals to update policies, contracts and templates
- Participate in business development activities and client relationship building
- Support the team in delivering timely, comprehensive legal solutions
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in employment law
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
- Proven track record handling complex employment matters and achieving favorable outcomes
- Experience advocating for clients at Tribunal is desirable
- Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse caseload under deadlines
- Willingness to contribute to process improvements and the team’s growth
- Interest in supporting firm-wide business development and relationship-building
- communication
- negotiation
- advocacy
- employment law expertise
- case law research
- tribunal advocacy
Senior Associate - Employment in Exeter employer: Michelmores Solicitors
Michelmores is an exceptional employer that fosters a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for ambitious legal professionals. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the firm encourages its team members to explore their interests and build meaningful relationships, all while delivering first-class service in the dynamic field of transactional real estate. Located in vibrant cities like Bristol, Cheltenham, and Exeter, Michelmores offers a supportive environment where creativity and commercial acumen thrive, ensuring that every employee can achieve their career aspirations.
